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Islington wins ‘landmark’ court battle over affordable homes
High Court judge calls for reworking of controversial planning loophole
Read MoreGreen Party’s Caroline Russell slams Town Hall over ‘black mould’ and ‘poor doors’ in Islington homes
Cllr Russell talks housing and air pollution in Citizen interview
Read MoreIslington pensioners’ smart phone classes get Town Hall funding – as council hands out £46k in ward grants
Cllr Angela Picknell said the grant will help older residents use services online
Read MoreWatts admits school results not enough to boost social mobility – but hailed Islington’s education turnaround
‘While it is a necessary step, it’s not done it on it’s own’
Read MoreIslington Council rejects FoI request on which private housing blocks failed cladding tests
Town Hall says names could be used by terrorists or arsonists
Read MoreByron in Cowcross Street seeks late licence – but residents warn of ‘nail in coffin’ for quiet nights
Burger chain’s bid for midnight alcohol cut-off goes to vote
Read MoreIslington planning chiefs to vote on King’s Head Theatre Pub revamp tonight
Theatre to move into the John Salt Bar during building works
Read MoreRichard Watts says expect an ‘aggressive’ house-building drive in Islington if Labour is re-elected
Council Leader says he wants to be ‘completely honest’ about Labour’s plans
Read MoreTransport chief Claudia Webbe slams Thames Water for Angel flood which saw ‘lives devastated’
Cllr Webbe says burst pipe shows why ‘profit-making’ firms must be accountable
Read MoreGreen Party’s Caroline Russell slams Town Hall democracy – and urges voters to elect a strong opposition
Cllr Russell claims Town Hall has tried to silence and exclude her
Read MoreRichard Watts calls talk of Labour election gains ‘presumptuous’ but hails party’s record in Islington
Interview: Council Leader talks manifesto pledges and Town Hall scrutiny
Read MoreLocal elections 2018: A guide for voters
Islington goes to the polls next month to elect its councillors – here’s how to have your say
Read MoreHundreds turn out for ‘Respect a Muslim’ event in response to ‘outrageous’ Islamophobic letter
Borough joins in UK-wide protests following advert for ‘Punish a Muslim Day’
Read MoreChrist Church Highbury’s new community centre gets green light from Islington Council
Cllr Osh Gantly said the centre will help the church’s ‘good work to flourish’
Read MoreRichard Watts defends Jeremy Corbyn – but calls idea Labour has no anti-semitism a ‘denial of a reality’
Islington council leader weighs in on Labour’s anti-semitism row after Jewish protest
Read MoreIslington becomes first UK council to sign new modern slavery charter
Town Hall pledges to eradicate the ‘insidious practice’ from its supply chain
Read MoreThis Girl Can: lottery-funded initiative pools resources to deliver lifeguard training for women age 16 and up
16-year-old bags job at Cally Pool & Gym through scheme that also provides women-only exercise classes and a range of sports
Read MorePolluting vehicles to be outlawed on nine streets in Bunhill and Shoreditch
Islington Council to introduce peak-time ban in July to create UK’s first ultra low emission roads
Read MoreAnimal welfare charity accuses Islington venue of ‘promoting cruelty’ by hosting wing shooting fair
League Against Cruel Sports says the activity involves ‘shocking practices’ ahead of event at the Business Design Centre
Read MoreHighbury Corner revamp linking roundabout to station gets the go-ahead from Islington Council
The plans include road closures and new crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.
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